Manchester City v Brentford Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions | EFL Cup

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Manchester City v Brentford Match Preview

Manchester City v Brentford – Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions

17 Dec – 19:30 | EFL Cup
Venue: Etihad Stadium


Manchester City v Brentford Preview

Manchester City made it five wins on the bounce across all competitions at the weekend as Pep Guardiola’s side dispatched Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park. That victory followed Premier League wins over Leeds (3-2), Fulham (5-4) and Sunderland (3-0), while their superb 2-1 Champions League triumph at Real Madrid underlined their growing momentum.

City’s EFL Cup journey has been smooth so far, with comfortable wins over Huddersfield Town and Swansea City, and they now turn their focus to a quarter-final they will expect to dominate — especially at the Etihad, where they’ve been formidable once again this season.

Brentford, meanwhile, continue navigating a difficult transition under new boss Keith Andrews. The Bees sit 15th in the Premier League table and have seen their recent form dip again following back-to-back defeats against Arsenal and Tottenham. Just two wins in their last seven across all competitions — alongside four defeats — suggests the London side may struggle to compete with a relentless Man City outfit.

With City in full scoring flow and Brentford prone to conceding on their travels, this quarter-final looks set to follow a familiar pattern at the Etihad.

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Current Form Guide
  • Man City have won 5 matches in a row in all competitions

  • Man City have scored 13 goals in their last 4 matches

  • Brentford have taken just 2 wins from their last 7

  • Brentford have lost 4 of their last 7 matches

  • 4 of Man City’s last 5 matches have produced Over 2.5 goals

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups
  • Manchester City Team News

    • Doku a doubt with a leg injury

    • John Stones remains sidelined (thigh)

    • Rodri (hamstring) and Kovacic (ankle) remain out

    • Pep expected to rotate heavily: Lewis, Bobb, Savinho & Trafford could all start

    • Marmoush and Ait-Nouri unavailable due to AFCON preparations

    Predicted XI:

    Trafford; Lewis, Khusanov, Ake, O’Reilly; Reijnders, Silva; Bobb, Cherki, Savinho; Haaland


    Brentford Team News

    • Kevin Schade returns from suspension

    • Reiss Nelson could return from a knock

    • Dasilva, Milambo & Fabio Carvalho remain out

    • Ouattara unavailable (AFCON)

    • Andrews likely to field a near full-strength XI

    • Decision pending on whether Valdimarsson or Kelleher starts in goal

    Predicted XI:

    Valdimarsson; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Schade, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Thiago

Manchester City v Brentford Prediction

City’s firepower, rotation depth and home advantage make them overwhelming favourites here. Brentford should contribute — especially on the break — but they simply concede too many chances to keep the hosts quiet.

Corners are also a strong angle: City’s high-possession style typically forces opponents deep, generating repeat set-piece pressure.

Manchester City v Brentford Betting Tips

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  • Man City Win 
  • Over 3 goals
  • Erling Haaland To Score or Assist
  • Man City Over 6.5 Team Corners
  • Over 4.5 Shots on Target for Man City

💥 Odds: 6.00 (bet365)

Conclusion

Manchester City’s superior quality, depth and current momentum should see them dominate this EFL Cup quarter-final. Brentford may threaten in moments, but the hosts are overwhelming favourites, especially at home. A goals-and-corners-led Bet Builder looks the smartest angle.

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